General News
Japan’s Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump’s Tariffs
August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility
The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's s so-called Pro-Trucker Package.
Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End
The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.
US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals
The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.
Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill
A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit
As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.
Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Ripples Through Suppliers
The cyberattack that brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production.
Trump Extends Deadline to Land TikTok Deal Until Dec. 16
President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.
Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising
Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.
Thyssenkrupp Gets Offer From India’s Jindal for Steel Unit
The steel division, which employs 26,000 people, has been weighed down by soaring energy bills, rising interest rates and chronically low steel prices.
Democrats Aim to Force Senate Vote on Canada, Brazil Tariffs
Sen. Tim Kaine says he will introduce two separate bipartisan resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Door Handle Failures
Safety agency cites incidents in which exterior door handles stopped working and trapped children inside.
Mack Remanufacturing Unit Celebrates Golden Anniversary
The remanufacturing facilities’ output constitutes more than 25 different product lines, from engines and transmissions to coolant pumps and NOx sensors.
Performance Food, US Foods Agree to Evaluate Possible Deal
The companies will evaluate regulatory issues and cost savings of a deal, according to a statement. The accord doesn’t assure a transaction will be proposed.
Rivian Breaks Ground on $5 Billion Georgia Plant
The groundbreaking is proceeding despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back EV tax credits, starting Sept. 30.
Geotab Launches AI Dashcam to Enhance Fleet Safety
In a recent pilot, the voice coaching functionality helped reduce tailgating by 90% and mobile phone use by 95%, Geotab said in the Sept. 15 announcement.
US Tariff of 15% on Japan Auto Exports Kicks in Today
The auto sector accounts for the biggest component of Japan’s exports to the U.S. and serves as a pillar of employment and a trendsetter for wage growth.
Bot Auto Masters First Public Roads Validation in Houston
Bot Auto took another step forward earlier this summer, carrying out its first driverless hub-to-hub validation run on public roads in the Houston area, the autonomous trucking startup said Sept. 16.
End of De Minimis Exemption Helped Sink Luxury Retailer Ssense
Ssense filed for bankruptcy protection after the end of a U.S. duty exemption for small shipments dealt a final blow to the struggling retailer.
California Oil Merger Advances as State Clears Path to Drill
The bill marks a sharp shift from years of regulatory scrutiny by the state’s lawmakers toward its oil and gas industry and decades of declining in-state crude production.